Shalini Vallepur

"Sugar sweetens some of the tastiest treats, including the cookies you'll find at the Cookie Jar food truck. The story of sugar is a pretty sweet tale"--

"Oh, no! Nick ran out of salt. How will he continue to make his tasty treats on the Dough Knot? Follow along as Nick discovers how the salt for his pretzels gets from the sea to his food truck"--

"What makes kids think of summer? Hot weather, swimming pools, and no school! But the season of summer is more than that! It's the time of the year in which many fruits and vegetables grow ripe and ready to harvest. It's when many trees and flowers fully blossom. In this book, readers learn about the heat and thunderstorms of summer in addition to other basics about the season. "--Amazon.

"When the days start to get longer and the sun shines a little warmer, we know spring is on the way! Sometimes rainy and cool, sometimes warm and sunny, spring is the time when baby animals are born and when plants start to reach from the soil to the sky. Readers ready to come out of hibernation find out all about how to dress in spring, holidays celebrated then, and what weather to expect, among other interesting facts about the season"--Publisher....

"Africa is the world's second largest continent by both size and population. But there's a lot more to know about this large landmass. With the help of this informative guide, curious readers can learn all about this unique continent, from its geography and countries to its people and animal life. Colorful photographs and helpful graphic elements reinforce key concepts from the text. This engaging volume makes for an excellent supplement to any elementary...

"There's no shortage of fun facts to know about Asia. With dozens of countries and an area of more than 17 million square miles (44 million square kilometers), it's home to more people than any other continent on Earth. Plus, it boasts both the highest and lowest points on the planet! Using eye-catching photographs, informative graphic elements, and engaging text, this book guides readers on a fact-filled journey through the largest continent in the...

"Mostly between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer lies North America, the third largest continent in area. While young readers may already be familiar with parts of this continent, there is an endless amount of information to learn about the landmass. Simple maps help readers of this volume locate key parts of the continent. With information about important geographical features, as well as the people and cultures that make up North America,...

Do you think you would have enjoyed living during the Viking age? Growing up Viking was not for the weak - even their pets were ferocious! This book is full of fascinating facts about Viking daily life, religion, raiding and trading, and family life.

Shopping online can be fun and easy, and there are many ways to do it. Explore the world of online shopping. Then, learn some helpful tips on spotting scams and staying safe online. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers gain digital literacy.

The world needs transportation workers. They keep us moving, getting us to where we need to go. Even during the worst days of the COVID-19 pandemic, they often remained hard at work. Early learners discover basic facts about a variety of careers in transportation through short, simple sentences that encourage independent reading. This high-interest look at a special kind of community helper includes vibrant photographs of trains, buses, and more -...